Miles Ahead

Venture Capital

Miles Ahead is a venture studio that helps first-time founders of deep tech and AI startups grow by producing and funding their businesses.

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Automated Architecture

Automated Architecture uses robotics and artificial intelligence to help homebuilders cut construction costs.

Team

Luc Burgelman

Founding Partner

Recent investments

4 June 2025

£5.1M

Automated Architecture raises £5.1m from Planet A and other backers to expand its sustainable housing platform

ConstructionTech AI/ML

The funding round was led by Planet A with participation from several institutional investors and angels.

"AUAR is building a global, automated construction ecosystem for sustainable, affordable, and beautiful homes at scale, designed to plug into the way builders already work. By enabling the industry to build together, powered by robotics and artificial intelligence, we’re not just offering a new tool – we’re unlocking new possibilities for how homebuilders can grow, innovate, and deliver at scale."

— Mollie Claypool, Co-Founder and CEO

Automated Architecture—London, UK

Planet A + 6 others

Seed20 March 2024

£2.6M

Automated Architecture secures £2.6m in seed funding led by Miles Ahead to expand its micro-factory network.

ConstructionTech AI/ML

The seed round was led by Miles Ahead to support the expansion of the company partner license network and US operations.

"AUAR has developed all the tech home builders need to develop, produce, and build affordable low-energy homes while increasing margins and productivity. Our technology is low CapEx, doesn’t require big factories, and pays itself back in a few months."

— Gilles Retsin, Co-Founder and CTO

Automated Architecture—London, UK

Miles Ahead + 9 others